"Shocked and devastated": Family of Dayton shooter, victim release statement

[pnwmom]

Source: WBNS TV10

The family thanked first responders for their swift action to minimize casualties, and requested privacy "in order to mourn the loss of their son and daughter and to process the horror of Sunday's events."

You can read the full statement below.

The Betts family is shocked and devastated by the events of Sunday morning in the Oregon District. They offer their most heartfelt prayers and condolences to all of the victims, their families and friends. They thank the first responders from the Dayton Police and Fire Department for their quick response to minimize casualties and to all who provided aid and comfort to the victims. They also thank Chief Doherty and the Bellbrook Police Department for providing a peaceful environment surrounding their home.

The Betts family is cooperating with law enforcement in their investigation into this tragedy. They respect the investigative process being conducted by the Dayton Police Department and the FBI, and will not comment further on the investigation. The Betts family would like to express their enormous gratitude and love for everyone that has reached out and given their support during this awful time. They ask that everyone respect the family's privacy in order to mourn the loss of their son and daughter and to process the horror of Sunday's events.


Read more: https://www.10tv.com/article/shocked-and-devastated-family-dayton-shooter-victim-release-statement-2019-aug

[redstateblues]

1. Heartbreaking for that family

[pnwmom]

2. Their only children, dead in such a horrific manner. n/t

[southerncrone]

4. And it adds another layer of horror that one child killed the other.

Extremely awful.

[pnwmom]

5. Absolutely. And no doubt they are wracking their brains

thinking about what they did wrong, or what they didn't do right, and if only, if only, if only . . .

[LisaL]

6. As far as I can tell, their son was sending red flags left and right, starting with

his "hit" list he reportedly had in high school. So I imagine this didn't come as a total surprise.

[pnwmom]

7. It probably wasn't a surprise. But I have a friend who twice tried to have her mother

committed for schizophrenia, and both times the judge said no. The mom was smart enough to pull herself together and act normal for the few minutes she had before the judge, and my friend couldn't prove she was a danger to herself.

[LisaL]

8. Nothing has been reported about anybody trying to get him committed.

Supposedly he was bipolar (per what ex-girlfriend claimed) but haven't heard anything about any treatment or even meds he was on.

[yonder]

3. Many people have been devastated by these shootings.

I cannot imagine anyone more than Mom and Dad Betts.

[sinkingfeeling]

9. It must be a true hell for them.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

10. I hope they get the help and support they'll need. I can't imagine the pain.